Risk of incident neck/shoulder pain according to number of different unaided patient handling activities performed in an average shift
| Number of activities performed unaided* | Number of nurses | Cases of neck/shoulder pain during follow up Number (%) | Hazard ratio† (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *The activities considered were: (a) assisting a patient to move from lying to sitting or sitting to lying; (b) assisting a patient to mobilise using a walking stick, Zimmer frame, or crutches; (c) moving a patient around on a wheelchair, bed, hoist, trolley, commode, etc; (d) assisting a patient to sit up from a lying position; (e) repositioning (turning or rolling) a patient; (f) transferring a patient in/out of a bath; (g) washing/dressing a patient while they are on a chair/commode; and (h) washing/dressing a patient while they are on a bed. | |||
| †Adjusted for age, BMI, and frequently feeling tired, low, tense, or under stress. | |||
| 0 | 43 | 15 (35) | 1 |
| 1–2 | 57 | 17 (30) | 1.1 (0.6 to 2.2) |
| 3–4 | 82 | 21 (26) | 0.8 (0.4 to 1.6) |
| 5–6 | 98 | 31 (32) | 1.1 (0.6 to 2.0) |
| 7 | 113 | 41 (36) | 1.3 (0.7 to 2.3) |
| 8 | 93 | 36 (39) | 1.5 (0.8 to 2.8) |
| ptrend=0.09 | |||